Starbucks' new rule.
Starbucks is one of the biggest coffee shops in the world. It started in the US in 1971 and now has stores in many countries, including India! People love going to Starbucks to enjoy coffee, eat snacks, and relax with friends or work.
Starbucks has made a big change. Before, anyone could sit in the café or use the bathroom, even if they didn't buy anything. But now, they have a new rule: you need to buy something to stay.
The company wants to make sure that people who buy food and drinks have a good time. They don’t want people to just sit in the store or use the bathroom without buying anything.
This new rule is for all Starbucks stores in North America. Starbucks wants to make their cafés better for customers who buy something. They don’t want people who do not buy anything to take up space or make the store crowded.
How do coffee shops earn?
Coffee shops like Starbucks make money by selling drinks, snacks, and other items. Many people visit Starbucks to relax, work, or meet friends. This helps the business earn money.
But not everyone buys something. Some people just sit, work, or use the bathroom without spending any money. This can be a problem. If too many people do this, paying customers might not find space to sit, and they may leave. This can reduce sales.
When did Starbucks start the rule?
In 2018, Starbucks changed its rules. Two men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, USA, because they were sitting without buying anything.
People got upset about this, so Starbucks decided to let anyone sit in the store, even without buying something. But then, Starbucks had problems with bad behaviour in stores, which is another reason they made this new rule.
Reaction to the change.
Some people don’t like the new rule. They worry it might hurt people who need to use the bathroom or a safe place to sit, like homeless people.
Others think it’s a good decision because it will help Starbucks run better and stop people from using the store without buying anything.
